Conservation and Reclamation District Proposed in Elm Creek Watershed
Notice announces intent to create a conservation and reclamation district for portions of Runnels and Taylor counties within Elm Creek watershed including Winters Ballinger Bradshaw and Ovale. The district would have a board levy taxes issue bonds and pursue flood retardation and water supply projects and cooperate with federal programs under Public Law 566 H R 6788 and amendments.
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Runnels
Taylor Counties
Elm Creek
Winters
Ballinger
Runnels County
Bradshaw and
Ovale
Taylor County
Texas
Texas lawmakers face 1700 bills as 60 day deadline nears
The Texas Legislature closes the 60 day mark with about 1,700 bills and numerous resolutions in play in both houses. House speaker Ben Barnes warns redistricting will be a major headache while key lawmakers visit Washington to discuss apportionment. William Patman becomes acting governor March 28 for a day with visitors from his 14 county district attending events at the capitol and governor's mansion.
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Ben Barnes
Texas
Gus Mutscher
Brenham
House District Committee
J. P. Ward
Meridian
Senate
Ralph Hall
Rockwall
Washington
William Patman
Granada
Patman
Capitol
Washington on-the-Brazos
State Library and Archives
New Texas Agricultural Development Board Proposed
An interim House study panel urges a 15 member Texas Agricultural Development Board to inventory assets set goals create an agricultural market program and boost the states farm sector. The plan calls for governor appointment and aims to convert raw products into marketable goods across the state.
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Texas
Texas Agricultural Development Board
House
Statewide survey to assess 80,000 seniors in 296 high schools
The Public School Education Committee sponsors questionnaires for about 80,000 seniors in 296 high schools across 128 districts to measure learning and applications and to build a comprehensive view of the state's public school system through a large data project. Mrs. John Connally unveiled a landscaping plan for the Governor's Mansion grounds and used the event to launch a statewide fundraising drive tied to the Texas Fine Arts Commission and Texas Garden Clubs. The project is to be financed.
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Public School Education Committee
John Connally
New Texas Fine Arts Commission
The
Texas Garden Clubs
Dallas designer aids grounds habilitation plans
Plans for the habilitation of the grounds were drafted by Joe Lambert of Dallas and specifications are being prepared by the State Building Commission. Construction is to begin this summer.
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Joe Lambert
Dallas
State Building Commission
Texas rampage killer Whitman tied to drug hearings
C Dean Davis told a legislative committee that Whitman used amphetamines supplied illegally, described as like pop corn. The remarks overshadowed hearings on bills to place LSD amphetamines barbiturates and other hallucinogens on the dangerous drug list as bills moved to sub committee after lengthy hearings.
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University’ of Texas
Charles J. Whitman
C. Dean Davis
Texas Estate Board of Pharmacy
Legislature Acts in Session With Various Policy Moves
Senators sent the four year term constitutional amendment back to committee after a 5 4 vote. The feed licensing bill is postponed to March 21 in the House. The Parks and Wildlife Commission may restore forts missions and sites. Memorial Day replaces Columbus Day as state holiday. Hearings set for 1.25 per hour minimum wage on March 15 16. A new state bank application filed for Hurst Texas. Bexar County voting to finance UT medical school teaching hospital. Dr John Kinross Wright appointed commissioner of mental health agency. Attorney General states intangible property of non residents taxed under inheritance tax. exemption deemed unconstitutional.
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House
Parks and Wildlife Commission
Senate
Hurst
Tarrant County
State Banking Department
Bexar County
University of Texas Medical School
San Antonio
Texas Board of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
John Kinross-Wright
Shervert Frazier
Baylor University Medical School
Crawford’ Martin
Texas
Sawyer announces birth of son Cody Ray in New Mexico
Mr and Mrs Charles Sawyer of Melrose New Mexico announce the birth of a son Cody Ray on Saturday March 11 The maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Alton Armstrong of Shep and the paternal grandmother is Mrs Ella Mae Sawyer of Winters Mrs Sawyer is spending a few days at the ranch in New Mexico with her new grandson. A cold shoulder doesn't attract warm friends.
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Charles Sawyer
Melrose
New Mexico
Cody Ray
Alton Armstrong
Shep
Ella Mae Sawyer
Winters
Sawyer
Frances Gaby Circle Met In Home of Mrs Bates
The Frances Gaby Circle of the Methodist Woman's Society met at Mrs. F. L. Bates home on Tuesday March 14 at 9 30 am. Mrs E L Crockett gave the opening prayer and Mrs W W Parramore presided. Members shared offerings for a special membership drive and heard readings on Matthew 28. A Easter meditation was given by Mrs W T Stanley and Mrs Roy Crawford spoke on Missions in Motion. The group closed with prayer and served refreshments. All members were present. Mrs Bernice Davis of Brownwood will be guest speaker next Tuesday March 21 at 10 30 am in the church parlor with a covered dish luncheon to follow.
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Frances Gaby
Methodist Woman's Society
F. L. Bates
E. L
W. T. Stanley
Roy Crawford
D. A. Dobbins
Mesdames W. W. Parramore
George Rosson
E.H. Baker
Wesleyan Service Guild Begins Study on Christian Being and Doing
Wesleyan Service Guild of the Methodist Church opened a study titled Christian, Being and Doing. The first session met Tuesday night in the church parlor with prayer led by Mrs. F R Anderson who presided briefly. Mrs. M G Middlebrook directed the introduction and assignments were given by Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. T C Stanley, and Mrs. Weldon Middleton.
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Wesleyan ‘Service Guild
Wesleyan Service Guild
Methodist Church
M. G. Middlebrook
Anderson
T. C. Stanley
Weldon Middleton
James
T Peter
Alvin Holmes
Mesdames
W. B. Middleton
Fred Young
H. M. Nichols
Emmett Simpson
F. R. Anderson
la Della Davis
David Dobbins
Triple Four Club Meeting At James Glenn Home
Mr and Mrs James Glenn hosted the Triple Four Club at their home 719 West Dale Tuesday evening for its regular meeting A desert course was served and games of 84 were enjoyed The local members present included Buck Smith J D Vinson Elmo Mayhew Earl Dorsett Truett Billups W E Colburn G C Davis and Bud Davis
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James Glenn
Triple Four
West Dale
Messrs and Mesdames
Buck Smith
J. D. Vinson
Elmo Mayhew
Earl Dorsett
Truett Billups
W. E. Colburn
G. C. Davis
Bud Davis
Nani Wright Circle Meets at Mrs Eva Kellys Home
Mrs Eva Kelly hosted the Nani Wright Circle of the First Methodist Church Tuesday morning at her home. E W Bridwell opened with prayer and H O Abbott led the business session. Program head George Garrett discussed Christian and Hindu topics with several members assisting. J D Vinson read from Corinthians and all joined in the Lord's Prayer to close. Coffee and cookies were served to the group.
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Eva Kelly
Nani Wright
First Methodist Church
E. W. Bridwell
H. 0. Abbott
George Garrett
Sallie- Gray
W. T. Nichols
August McWilliams
J. D. Vinson
Thad Traylor
H. O. Abbott
Ed Orwell
Elmor Mayhew
Sallie Gray
Carl Baldwin
John Denton
August Water
Elo Michaelis
Shoveler Ducks Distinguish By Flattened Beaks For Mud Feeding
Shore birds often have long slender beaks ideal for foraging, but Shoveler ducks use flattened beaks to scoop food from mud. This adaptation highlights how beak shape aligns with feeding habitats and prey.
Texas Parks See Peak Campground and Cookout Use
Texas state parks report record high usage with more camping sites and barbecue facilities than in previous years. Authorities credit improved access and expanded amenities leading to increased visits by families and out-of-town visitors.
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Texas
Winters Enterprise: Winters TX Page Four March Seventeenth
Local notices and brief items from Winters Texas span community updates, announcements, and small items of interest. The page aggregately features civic notes, social notices, and brief news cues typical of a mid century small town newspaper edition.
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Winters
Texas
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